Full-day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

We had a great time on the hike. It was a once in a lifetime deal. Our guide kept us safe and took us to excellent photo op spots. 5 stars.

Ben was an excellent driver wanted us to stay on schedule and he encouraged and repeated instructions to make sure that happened.

Our driver was kind, friendly and and informative. The on site tour guide was very knowledgeable and careful to keep everyone safe.

It is a great experience. The glacier is amazing to see. Our guide Frank was awesome and informative. It would be nice to split into kids and no kid groups, but overall it was great.

Excellent arrangements ...from pickup at Anchorage to the actual hike on the glacier ... They arranged for a separate guide for our family to handle the knee injury of my husband and do a slower and safer walk on the ice ... Grateful for that ...

The hike on the Matanuska Glacier was super fun. The two guides (Emory and Dominic) who took us were very knowledgeable and helpful when we had to cross a few truckier spots. The views are amazing but it is an active hike - not for anyone unsteady on their feet. The drive out there was beautiful and we had a fantastic driver - Rexy - who was professional, friendly and offered lots of great information and history of the area. All in all, it was a really great excursion and I would highly recommend making it part of your trip to this area of Alaska

Owner refused to provide a refund after the company canceled a scheduled tour. Told blatant lies about services the company supported to offer and when I asked for proof would not provided. Needed to file a legal complaint with CC company to force them to return the funds. There are many companies that provide similar services, I would recommend that you try another.

It’s an amazing experience,once in a lifetime , and our tour guide was incredible,I felt I had known for ever

My wife and I really enjoyed this tour -- one of the highlights of our trip. You feel like you're in another world, unlike anything you've ever experienced. Walking through each crevasse, with huge walls of ice on either side, is exhilarating (and no problem for someone claustrophobic like me, either, somehow). It was also easier and less strenuous for older folks like us (ages 72 and 71) than we expected. We got around quite well actually, and the few times we had to move more slowly and carefully, the guide and the younger people in the group were patient and helpful. Each person is given thick elastic bands that wrap snugly around your boots, with metal spikes attached, and most of the time you're walking on packed snow on top of the ice, hearing and feeling crunch, crunch, crunch, so you feel very secure and have good traction. They've carved steps into the surfaces going up and down hills, making climbs and descents much easier also. We were able to stop and take beautiful photos all along the way, and it was just gorgeous. It's a two-hour ride each way, from Anchorage, but we stopped a few times to pick up food, use the restroom, or take more photos. A great day and we're so glad we did it! You will be too.

The Matanuska Glacier Hike was epic! Ina did a great job pointing out all the interesting facts about Alaska and the sights we saw along the way. It was a great way to gain insights from the locals. The views on rate hike were breathtaking. So happy I did this tour!

We had a very wonderful experience. Everything from pickup , drive there, guided tour was very well planned. Our driver Corey, and guide Jason were very good. We totally enjoyed. Highly recommend.

What a beautiful place to visit, an experience I'll never forget. Planing to return next winter.....

Absolutely amazing in the winter, it was magical! The tour provided incredible views of the landscape on the way in and the guide Petra hiked us all over the glacier and in between crevices in a way more in depth manner than I expected, I was floored by how incredible and immersive it was. Ina our driver and guide until we got to the glacier was fantastic, super knowledgeable and fun, she answered all my numerous curiosities and made sure we saw incredible views along the way. Genuinely the best tour I’ve ever been on and I’ve been on dozens over the years.

We really like the tour and guide is really knowledgeable and friendly!! Highly recommended!!! Will definitely join the tour again next time!

The experience is wonderful and both our van driver a glacier guide were very knowledgeable. Be aware that there are some very uneven surfaces so this is not for someone who is not steady on their feet

Description is inappropriate. Please update description with out palmer. Rest everything is good same package with out palmer is offered at very less price

Glacier hike was amazing!! Loved Sophie's guided hike. Good fun, very knowledgeable and helpful. We were supposed to have 1 hour in Palmer. We only stopped very briefly for a toilet break. Bus driver was ok but very concerned that everyone pays their tips. 2 stops to take a quick photo along the way. We were also told that snacks would be provided which wasn't the case. Overall still a great experience!

The glacier tour guide was fabulous. She was very informative, kind and warm. Safety was her number one objective and that we had a good time. The tour operator was nonresponsive and and rushed us with shorter stops. Compared to our other excursions that were almost the same price. The transportation was below expectations. This would not be recommended. I would highly recommend the glacial cruises instead. The reason for the review was for the tour operator not for the guides on the glacier. Have fun whatever you choose.!

Seeing a glacier up close was truly an experience! Our guide Jacob was very engaging and patient, showing us how to use the spikes and making sure we were comfortable during the tour. He was also very knowledgeable about the glacier and surrounding area. Highly recommend this tour and Jacob

Shea was wonderful and helpful while navigating the glacier with my elderly parents. Very accommodating and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Ab and the company were amazing. We were late for over 10m, they called to check on us and directed where we should go. Ab is knowledgeable warm and thoughtful. He gave us nonstop information on the scenery, history, culture and politics of Alaska. He answered every question yet leaving me intrigued with additional thinking. He is a father of 5 and he treated my child like a mentor. He is a wonderful person just to hang out. Matanuska itself is fascinating. We got another guide provided by the glacier company. It’s an eye opening experience to explore the glacier in depth. At the end of the walk on the glacier, I realized that the rock I was standing on actually has glacier underneath that’s 6000 feet deep. Wow!

We had a great tour bus driver, very informative and engaging. Our glacier guide was also excellent. A great experience.

Our family of 4 from Texas had an incredible trip. Connor Benson was the best guide I have ever met. He was patient, informative, entertaining, helpful and KNOWS his stuff and everything you will want to know and then some about Glaciers. He helped teach my boys and I on how to use the clamp on shoes and leverage the ice picks to save our energy. Connor maintained a strong Safety mindset and we never felt scared. If you get to go, I strongly encourage you to request him by Name. I promise you won't regret. Mark was also a hit with his helicopter flying and very cordial. All the people on the team that we encountered at Mica were helpful. They even gave us a LARGE free ice cream cone afterwards which hit the spot.

Our shuttle had a total of ten passengers. Our driver Gary did a great job informing us about the area and local wildlife. When we got to the glacier we donned helmets and crampons. They had equipment to fit all sizes of hikers. We learned about the silt, ice underneath the rocky surface, crevasses and more. We hiked to different spots of the glacier, got to taste glacier water and had time for great photos too. According to my GPS we hiked a little over two miles. We had a good time and I think everyone else in our group did too.

Lots of fun hiking up and around the glacier. The tour guide was fairly knowledgeable and the views of the glacier was extraordinary. My wife and I were joined by two other hikers, appreciated the small group.

My Wife and I went on this tour in early June 2025. Our particular guide was Alissa and I don't know what I would have done without her! She was an excellent guide; making sure that we saw all that there was to see at the glacier. She made sure that we got all the photos that we wanted and even assisted my wife and I in getting those perfect shots! Mostly I was impressed with how safe she kept everyone. She was always there to lend a hand to make sure there were no slips or falls. This trip isn't a difficult climb at all, but ice is ice and even having to step up or down one foot has the potential for slipping. Alyssa kept us safe and made the tour entertaining. Highly recommend this tour and this company. Its a bit of a trek to get out to the glacier by van, but even that was a comfortable and enjoyable trip. The scenery is amazing!

The hike was nice, but the guide was rude and we did not stop in al the stops or take the time that we paid for. The hike that was done by a different company was great - so go to the glacier just not with this company

The tour at the glacier was fabulous. The guides there are just terrific, and it's an incredible place. However, our driver with the company that took us there, Alaska's Finest Tours and Adventures, was a real jerk -- belittling, rude, very arrogant. He was in his 60s or 70s and maybe has been driving too long. Who knows, but common courtesy is not too much to ask for. There are other tour companies that go to this place. Check the name of the company before you book and stay away from Alaska's Finest Tours and Adventures. I do recommend going here; just not with this company.

Great tour. Beautiful scenery and amazing hike on the Glacier. No trip to Alaska would be complete without a hike on a glacier. Gary, our tour guide was the best; sharing his knowledge and history of Alaska as well as personal experiences in the state and of the area we were visiting.

Great experience, fun and manageable. Awesome views . Guide was great . Views perfection . Blue pool was a highlight

Incredible once in a lifetime experience. Didn’t realize until saw photos what we accomplished. No matter your age or ability our tour guide helped all of us to succeed. At 77 years old I enjoyed every minute of the hike as did my daughter and the 2 teens with us. Spectacular views with multiple opportunities for photos.

This was the ABSOLUTE best day! We loved everything about this experience. Our driver Jim was super friendly, knowledgeable, understanding and helpful. The tour was listed on viator with the wrong start time but he was kind enough to wait on us. The drive up was gorgeous, but nothing could have prepared us for the breathtaking experience of actually hiking the glacier under the backdrop of majestic mountains! Our guide on the glacier (the nephew of the owner) was the perfect blend of informative and funny. The glacier itself, with those blues and blacks running through the ice took our breath away. The hike was easy, with plenty of photo opportunities. The snow machine ride back included a fast extra loop to get our adrenalin pumping even more as if the beauty of the day didn't do that enough. Highly highly recommend! 100% worth the money. Plan to tip both your guide and your driver.

A great day trip leaving from downtown Anchorage. Transportation is easy and provided! You will stop at a grocery store on the way to Manatuska for lunch. The glacier is a fun easy hike. The guides are knowledge and a lot of fun! Its a round trip!

We had a nice two hour drive from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier park. Our knowledge and friendly guide provided interesting trivia on Alaska and recommendations for Anchorage dining options. Instructions for the pick up location and time were easy to follow. We had a 20-minute stop at Palmer to use the restroom and pick up lunch at a chain supermarket. The supermarket had a Starbucks if you needed a cup of coffee. When we first got to Matanuska Glacier park, we first stopped at the gift shop to sign waivers. The building where we met our guide had plenty of restrooms. They had extra snow pants and gloves available if you forgot to bring your own. Our glacier tour was led by a knowledgable and friendly guide. The hike itself was nice and easy, with a little elevation and a few narrow crevasses. The landscape was incredibly beautiful and serene. There were multiple stops for instagram worthy photos. The visit to the glacier was well worth the fee and time. I would do this tour with again if we find ourselves back in Anchorage.

Absolutely amazing. Fantastic scenery. Tour guide was great. He gave us a lot of information. Highly recommended this tour.

So much fun and so beautiful!! I was so glad we did this. The scenery was amazing and a very unique experience.

The company I booked with told me less than 24 hours before my booking that it wouldn't go ahead due to the fact that I was the only one that signed up. However, they were quick to get me in with another group doing the same hike and with them, I had an amazing experience! I think they are partner companies so it was no trouble and Lauri was amazing!

Fabulous experience with very nice people. Wonderful good times. Both glacier guide and travel guide were excellent Thank you

It was a wonderful trip and the glacier mountain was really awesome. The guide was friendly with us and I recommend to other tourists to book this tour.

Such an amazing opportunity. We first drove to where the glacier was at, while stopping at many scenic spots. Carl, the driver and tour guide, was amazing :) He made sure the group was comfortable and prepared for the glacier hike with clothing preparations. At the glacier itself, we had Johnson who led the hike expedition, where we saw unique ice formations, ice caves, and beautiful snow with the scenic background. The ice slide was amazing. Shoutout to both Johnson and Carl! Highly rec!

One of my bucket list, if you have a chance to visit, take around 2 hours from Downtown Anchorage, awesome tour, shout out to Glacier tour guide Morgan

Loved this trip to walk on the glacier. Although it was quite cold, our guide offered free warmer. If you have never had any experience on glacier hiking, this is good and it is not difficult.

A super fantastic memory!!! Our tour guide and driver are responsible and kind. They helped me take great photos of pretty glaciers and mountains. They gave us foot and hand warmers to ensure our warm feelings. So sweet and friendly!

Amazing experience! Ben and Carl were both extremely accommodating and informative tour guides and the glacier was an amazing sightseeing opportunity. It was so nice to be driven all the way there and back with stops along the way and back to see different views and photo opportunities. I would highly recommend booking this tour as it is extremely well worth it to have them take you to the glacier and tell you a bunch of interesting information about Alaska. We will definitely be booking through Alaska’s Finest Tours and adventures for any future upcoming Alaskan adventures.

We went to this tour on January 1st and we had the best time!! Our guide was amazing, answering all our questions and teaching us so much! Totally worth the money! If you're planning on going, just make sure you FOLLOW ALL THE RULES please. Our guide was clear when asking not to touch the snow or be stepping out of the trail, and still people were doing that. Let's respect nature in the first place, and the guide that is providing us such an amazing experience.

The glacier itself is extraordinary. However, having the expert commentary by Chris our guide brought it to life in an exceptionally meaningful way.

Ben and Jason tag teamed a get tour. Ben our driver ensured the group was safe, on time, well informed and well prepared for our adventure. Jason was our guide on the glacier. He is very knowledgeable, welcoming plenty of photo opportunities and play time on the ice. They had snow gear, spikes, toe/hand warmers if needed to ensure we were warm. Thank you!

It’s very worth it but super cold. Be there on time and early. The glaciers crevasses are very tight and fun to slip through.

It was amazing, the glacier itself is beautiful and a really cool adventure to do. To make this even better, Ben the driver was amazing and Alisa the guide in the glacier itself was AMAZING! She explained everything, let us have time for pictures and in the big frozen lake she let us just play and have fun for a bit before heading back, it was a wonderful experience and i recommend it to everone!